TxDOT’s Engineering Services Office is looking for a Transportation Landscape Architect I, II or III based at the Austin District Headquarters in Austin, Texas. This position develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Work requires contact with government officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

This requisition is for a Transportation Landscape Architect I, II or III. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of the position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Landscape Architect I: B24 ($65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly)
Landscape Architect II: B26 ($76,530.00 - $129,430.00/yearly)
Landscape Architect III: B28 ($92,600.00 - $156,612.00/yearly)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

This position develops environmentally sensitive landscape architectural designs and provides support to the landscape development and establishment of projects. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties of a Transportation Landscape Architect I, II or III include:

• Develops and reviews plans, specifications, estimates and special provisions pertaining to landscape projects and/or landscape items related to roadway construction projects.
• Oversees and coordinates administration of landscape programs or projects with public or private organizations, consultants, districts and divisions.
• Provides technical assistance on issues concerning landscape architecture.
• Represents the Department in meetings with local and state officials and the public.
• Trains inspection personnel on landscape projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities of a Transportation Landscape Architect II and III:

• Provides support to landscape field personnel, divisions and/or districts on issues concerning landscape architecture.
• Serves as a district or division program coordinator for landscape programs and projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities of a Transportation Landscape Architect III:

• Responsible for complex landscape architectural projects from initiation to completion.
• Serves as an Americans with Disabilities Act consultant to the District.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture.

Experience

• Transportation Landscape Architect I:

  • No experience required.

• Transportation Landscape Architect II:
  • 4 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
    (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent) Substitutions for Minimums

• Transportation Landscape Architect III
  • 5 YEARS Professional Landscape Architecture-related work
    (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)Substitutions for Minimums

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be registered as a Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
• Safety Impact Certificate

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

The essential competencies of a Transportation Landscape Architect I, II or III:

• Landscape programs
• Landscape and vegetation management design including plans, specifications and estimates
• Product/method evaluation related to landscape and vegetation management projects
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Performing design/drafting work and preparing plans
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Handling multiple tasks and projects

Additional competencies of a Transportation Landscape Architect III:

• Reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information